Provide an example of external conflict from a story you know.

In 'The Hunger Games,' Katniss faces external conflict when she competes against other tributes in the arena.

Provide an example of internal conflict from a story you know.

In 'Harry Potter,' Harry experiences internal conflict as he struggles with the burden of his destiny and pop the temptation to use dark magic.

7th Grade•45 minutes

I can identify the different types of conflict in a short story.

The five major story elements are character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

Characters are the who of a story, while setting is the where and when, and plot is the what.

Conflict can be external, like a hero battling a foe, or internal, where a character struggles with their own beliefs.

This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is conflict in a story?

2. What are the two main types of conflict discussed in the video?

3. Explain the difference between internal and external conflict, using your own words.

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